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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1912
Page
1
A defense of publishing news despite criticism argues publishers owe readers full facts about local affairs. It asserts readers pay for news and deserve all information, including arrests or scandals, to learn what happens in their hometown.
A moral exhortation urges husbands to honor their wives and support children. It argues sacrifice and patience are required, especially when wives are sick or children cause trouble. The piece likens enduring commitment to the standard set at marriage and at death.
Mission events set for Lafontaine Highland Avenue Van Buren Warren and Warren Circuit Salem with Rev G B Work Rev E B Brown Rev C G Yeomans Rev L A Levits and Rev Emler leading devotionals talks include The True Vision of the Ministry The Colored Man and His Needs Home Missions and a missionary sermon Tithing Evening sessions feature addresses by the same list of speakers and additional devotional services.
The notice asks contributors to send items at the earliest moment so the paper can set them in type. Compliance with the request is appreciated by the publisher.
A letter claims Ed Scott proposed eradicating gambling dens and blind tigers but questions the plan and the source. The writer taunts Scott, recalls no prior action, and hints at a counterchallenge while joking about SCOTS EMULSION.
Sarah Jane Landess died August 31 after a long illness at Union Chapel. She was born March 26, 1853, daughter of Isaac and Susan Bradford, married Oscar B. Landess October 16, 1872, and had three children Eva Ettie Myrtle Gertrude and Lillie. Survived by one daughter and three grandchildren, two brothers and many relatives. Funeral services held at Union Chapel with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
The article argues that catalogue houses gain trade by forcing visibility of prices, claiming home merchants can match prices but must persistently advertise to reveal them to the public. It emphasizes the need for merchants to regularly display prices to win trust and buyers.
The paper reports a peculiar demand as the editor and staff face unpaid subscriptions. A note requests payment soon to avoid further trouble, joking about needing bread with various garments on. The story underscores ongoing financial strain and appeals to readers to settle accounts.
At a Van Buren town council meeting the marshal’s salary was cut from 50 to 0. The president faced threats during the vote and was insulted as the town aims to purge corruption. Local press, including Dillon of the Van Buren News Eoude, denounces the marshal’s alleged betrayal while praising Qillow for backing reform.
A reflective piece argues editors bear gossip and conspiracies that would ruin reputations if revealed. It contends editors would publish far less than they hear, preventing social ostracism and numerous scandals while exposing hypocrisy and hidden faults in society.
A community view argues that local commerce bonds prosperity for households, renters, and workers. Buying at home boosts neighbors’ wealth, strengthens business ties, and elevates prices and cooperation, while buying elsewhere harms local fabric and mutual aid.
Nora B. Kline sues Harvey S. Kline in Grant County Circuit Court seeking divorce and her maiden name Nora Wilson. They married January 11 1904, separated August 26 1912. She alleges abuse lack of support and self supporting work in a Van Buren telephone office and owning a moving picture show. He is accused of late nights riotous living and she may face a cross complaint.
A local column extols Van Buren as a fertile, well served area with markets and schools, urging contentment and self reliance. It argues that life reflects belief, notes that some move away but often return, and champions the rural paper in building community spirit and optimism.
The fifth Doyle reunion gathered about 180 relatives and friends at the Charles B. Doyle residence on South First Street in Van Buren Indiana on September 8 2012. Attendees enjoyed a noon meal and heard short speeches by W K Frazee Ed Gelispie W Doyle and others. Officers elected included W Doyle president and G W Doyle secretary for one year. The next reunion was set for September in 1913 at the Doyle Grove in Van Buren.
Dan Gaiser and W A Stone notified the News Mayle office in a polite manner that Stone and Brlangey were not at Gaiser's location before last week's exhibition and that the event occurred far east of his business. The paper admits a printing error and says it is glad to correct mistakes when informed.
Last Sunday between six and seven in the morning Noah Studabaker, under the influence of Kirt Cranfield's order, tried to quarrel with Cricket Lee on Main Street. Lee refused to fight and no serious injuries occurred. Studabaker used vulgar language but Marshal Roberts declined to act, failing to enforce sworn duty.
A harsh critique denounces liquor traffic as commercial fraud that harms people, tramples human rights, and violates natural law. It argues against licensing or distributing liquor by any illegal or “blind-tiger” means, calling for prohibition-based ethics.
Residents seeking a place to register or seek a name in the updated town are advised to visit Van Buren. The notice encourages visitors to come to the town for completing name related formalities and inquiries.
A notice offers a call to action about a ban on real estate with contact at Roberts Agency Marion Indiana and location 4045 Glass Block.
Local shoppers are urged to support area merchants featured in the News-Raple columns each week to save money. The appeal highlights ongoing deals and emphasizes benefits of buying near home.
Public notice lists accounts in arrears with discounts offered for KR Roberts Sam Kender and Samuel Baumgardiner. Items accepted in lieu of payment include potatoes apples old clothes a poodle pig iron or billy goat. Delinquents to be singled out in obituaries in News Bagle.
A visiting committee led by Mesdames Julian Smith Minnie Long HH G Pauless and Lena McDougal toured the Grant County orphan's home August 22 and found thirty six girls and thirty nine boys in favorable conditions They reported deplorable state at the poor asylum and bed bug infestations in the men's department They urged immediate relief action Prison conditions at the county jail were clean and neat with twenty four prisoners The same women inspected lockups in Jonesboro Fairmount Fowlerton Mathews Upland Van Buren Gas City and Swayzee finding them in fair condition
The passage argues that city papers rarely aid local residents offering free notices obituaries marriages and births. It contends city publishers profit from readers while ignoring individual community needs and contributions.
Postmaster General Hitchcock announces a raise for thirty thousand rural settle carriers on standard routes from 31,000 to 81,110, starting September 30. Proportionate boosts apply to shorter routes, totaling about 4,000 in annual disbursements. This marks the second salary advance in four years, with Van Buren carriers gaining 100 additional dollars yearly.
A Van Buren resident recounts entering a hard cider joint where eleven drunks were gathered and urges citizens to pressure Marshal Roberts to act against vice, threatening removal if needed. The piece frames the issue as a wake up call to the community to confront corruption and immorality.
A cheeky local note assures couples that wedding cards can be handled at the office, implying smooth planning and secure delivery without frank discussion of marriage outcomes.
A gentle driving horse is offered for sale. Inquiries should be addressed to Mrs. D. C. Deane for details.
The News Eagle urges residents of Van Buren township to pursue progress beyond family tradition. It argues for growth of farms and industry, improved reads, factories, and civic pride, asserting the township’s value in Grant County, Indiana, and promising dividends in cash and comfort.
Dr Geo G Richardson county health commissioner filed an August health report showing 36 births the highest in years with 21 deaths. One diphtheria case reported none of smallpox and no contagion except one diphtheria case in Grant county. Thirty eight notices for property renovation eight milk tests fifteen water tests three public buildings inspected and one building condemned.
The piece extols true manhood as standing up for what is right despite opposition and isolation. It contrasts easy righteousness for gain with the harder path of conscience driven courage, praising those who act rightly regardless of financial or social cost.
A short notice urges readers to subscribe to the News-Eagle rather than borrow or steal copies, implying ownership transfer upon subscription. The message emphasizes lawful access to the publication as a personal possession.
Calling cards, letter heads, statements, envelopes, sale bills and all kinds of job printing offered on short notice at the News-Eagle office.
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